Sanctuary Way Stage 1 – Whickham to Beamish
Filed under: Sanctuary Way12 mile circular walk from Beamish to Whickham as part of The Sanctuary Way which goes from Whickham to York. The walk is full of the rich history of this area, taking in old steam trains and country manor houses.
Round and About Butterknowle
Filed under: OtherApprox. Distance: 10 miles Start: The Slack, Butterknowle (GR NZ 113253) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map : OS Explorer 305 – Bishop Auckland. Spennymoor, Newtown Aycliffe, Sedgefield & Crook On previous walks in this area in Langleydale and to Copley Chimney and the Steele Road I have also noted many other […]
Park Head to Park House (Greencroft to Beamish via Pontop)
Filed under: OtherApprox. Distance: 12 miles Grade: Medium Start: Old Car park for Ransome and Marles in Greencroft (ask permission) or roadside verge along from entrance to Park House (GR NZ 162505) Click to view start position on Google Maps Map:Map: Explorer 307 – Consett and Derwent Reservoir This walk is a fine walk to take after […]